Secondary Road District Foreman

Woodbury County benefits include:  IPERS, Health Ins with $250/Ded; Free Dental, Life & LTD Ins; Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days!    

ENTRY SALARY:  $2,945.31-$3,148.36/bi-weekly (Plus Benefits)

Work Headquarters:  Position open at the following Woodbury County Maintenance garage:    District # 4, Oto, IA, Maintenance Garage, or any other location that may be assigned from time to time within Woodbury County.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The following duties are typical for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
 

• Responsible for the direction, control, and organization of all County road work within an assigned district.
• Responsible for direct supervision of Secondary Roads equipment operators/employees.
• Responsible and accountable for direction of road construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Coordinates work flow and assigns all work in district within scope of responsibility.
• Coordinates with other District Foremen the utilization of personnel and equipment to complete projects within the County.
• Responsible for training of new employees and motivation of all employees.
• Inspects roads in assigned area to determine maintenance needs and reports any major deficiencies to the Assistant to the County Engineer/Engineering and Operations.
• Assists in the planning of maintenance projects.
• Must be able to plan, coordinate and carry out maintenance projects in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner to optimize utilization of County resources.
• Supervises district maintenance activities involving bridges and culverts, blading of roads, shoulder maintenance, seeding, snow removal, road clearing, ditch upkeep, entrances, buildings and grounds, graveling, traffic signs, and other related work.
• Assists in providing proper maintenance, repair, and operation of assigned equipment, tools, buildings, and grounds to assure optimum safety and efficiency.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of repair of equipment, tools, and buildings to provide input for improving services, specifications, and purchasing of supplies.
• Responsible for training and supervision of safety activities involved with completion of assigned duties and operation of equipment.
• Responsible for direct supervision of equipment operators with follow through of assigned road maintenance
• Responsible for evaluations of equipment operators/employees for that district equipment operations
• Responsible for weekly safety training assignments and films with follow through into job assignments
• Responsible for employee disciplinary discussion and action if necessary and appropriate
• Assist and/or provides input or discussion of new employees interviewing, hiring, and assignments as needed
• Under the direction of the County Engineer or his designee, performs a variety of duties involving public relation and information duties with the public especially adjacent landowners affected by department operations, the traveling public, vendors, utilities and contractors
• Performs various other duties relating to scope of responsibility as assigned by County Engineer and/or Assistant to the County Engineer/Engineering and Operations
• Attendance is required

Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions: 

• Knowledge of State and County requirements for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of Secondary Roads,
• Knowledge of all types of heavy equipment and tools used in roads maintenance and their applications to specific problems
• Knowledge of all safety practices and regulations relative to scope of responsibility
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision and effective human relations
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to compute and effectively prepare a variety of operating reports and forecasts
• Knowledge of computer applications for communication, inventory, and cost reporting
• Knowledge of good road grades, lines, structures, drainage, and general repair
• Ability and knowledge in interpretation of blueprints, cross-sections, and various road or road structure specifications.
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check , aphysical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OTHERWISE THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED.      

A completed County application form, a resume, a copy of a current Iowa Commercial Driver's License are required.    

Deadline for receipt of applications shall be:  4:30 p.m., Monday December 9th, 2024 

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.